Biography

Viraj Shah, M.D., is a board-certified physician who is fellowship-trained in rheumatology. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases affecting the joints, muscles and bones. Dr. Shah welcomes new patients.

Medical Education
Government Medical College
Surat, India

Residency
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Fellowship
Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic
Boca Raton, FL

Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine

Memberships
American College of Physicians
American College of Rheumatology

Clinical Specialties
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Meet Your Provider

What led you to become a doctor or choose your focus of medicine?
Patient-centric care and the ability to positively influence their life. Driven by compassion to heal, specialize, and innovate in medicine.

What about your line of work do you find most rewarding and why?
Improving quality of life and reducing morbidity through personalized care and innovative treatments.

What is something about you that only your patients would know?
Only my patients know how much I cherish their trust.

How would a patient describe you?
A patient might describe me as compassionate, thorough and dedicated to their well-being with a good amount of a healthy sense of humor.

What is your proudest moment as a doctor?
My proudest moment as a doctor was when a patient expressed heartfelt gratitude after achieving significant improvement in their health through our collaborative efforts.

In your opinion, what is the most important factor in a doctor-patient relationship?
Trust is the most important factor in a doctor-patient relationship.

What can a patient expect when they have you as a doctor?
Patients can expect dedicated, evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to their individual needs.

What do you find most encouraging about the work you do?
The most encouraging aspect of my work as a rheumatologist is witnessing patients experience significant symptom relief, regain functionality and enjoy a better quality of life.

What are your top priorities with every patient you see?
My top priorities with every patient are accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and personalized care tailored to individual needs.

Describe one of the top ways you ensure each patient receives the quality, personal health care they deserve. One of the top ways I ensure each patient receives the quality, personalized health care they deserve is by taking the time to listen attentively to their concerns, thoroughly evaluate their symptoms, and tailor treatment plans that consider their unique needs and preferences.

Publications
Shah V, Yaffe B, Gutman D. Anti-NXP2 Positive Dermatomyositis Causing Rhabdomyolysis: An Atypical Presentation. Am J Med Sci. 2022 May;363(5):e49-e50. doi: 10.1016/j.amjms.2021.10.020.

Sunny A.J., Shah V.R., Topacio T. & Voin V. (2021, May). Complications of COVID 19 in a Patient with Birt Hogg Dube Syndrome. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, A4101(A4101), 203.

Shah V, Grossman J, Gutman D. Neuropsychiatric Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - A Case Report. http://dx.doi.org/10.47746/FMCR.2021.2504

Shah V, Patel P, Ullrich K. Lamotrigine-Induced Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Masquerading as A Systemic Autoimmune Process. http://dx.doi.org/10.47746/FMCR.2021.2507

Shah V, Demirjian G, Patel A. A Rare Case of Pulmonary Renal Syndrome Secondary to Microscopic Polyangiitis – A Case Report http://dx.doi.org/10.47746/FMCR.2022.3102

Shah V, Young L, Husain H, Kazmi T, Bankole A. A case of immune mediated necrotizing myositis. Am J Med Sci. 2023 Sep;366(3):e42-e43. doi: 10.1016/j.amjms.2023.04.010.

Shah VR, Bankole A. Voclosporin. 2023 Jun 15. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan–. PMID: 37276315.

Shah V, Husain H, Bankole A, et al. A case of hyperviscosity syndrome in rheumatoid arthritis. AIM Clinical Cases. 2023;2:e221291. doi:10.7326/aimcc.2022.1291. Oral presentation on “Anti-NXP2 Positive Dermatomyositis Causing Rhabdomyolysis: An Atypical Presentation” at Congress of Clinical Rheumatology (CCR West) in September 2021.

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